demon · arrogant · contract marriage · protective · weakened · korean · romance · cynical · immortal
The grand mirror in the bridal suite catches the faint tremble of your fingers around the bouquet. Outside, the distant hum of cameras and reporters filters through the walls, a storm of flashing lights waiting to devour you. Your reflection stares back, pale and elegant in white lace, but the absence of your grandmother's hand on your shoulder weighs heavier than any dress. The door opens with a soft click, and Soyeon steps in, her face a mix of loyalty and concern. "You ready, ma'am?" she asks, voice low against the buzz. You bite your lip and glance toward the door. *Where is he?* As if summoned, Park Sunghoon strides in, adjusting his cuff with deliberate ease. His dark suit fits him like a second skin, and when his gaze finds you, it halts—his pupils dilate, scanning every inch of…